Comte - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

russlee081 — 2012-03-03 14:37:14Z

Hi Sue

I'm Darcy's grandaughter
Henry's brother is Darcy.

Re: Mme & Mlle Comte teaching at a finishing school in Paris, 1931

jmfisher1965 — 2010-09-27 07:50:49Z

Hi Joanna,

Did you ever get a reply on your inquiry? There was a Comte that married into the Vignaud family (henry Vignaud). I was wondering if the Comte's you are looking for are related.

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

manevtozer1 — 2010-05-24 04:41:26Z

I am a descendant of your Le Comte line my grandfather was David Henry son of David would love to see what you have found out.
I have a tree of all the Le Comte's coming from David up to present day.
My Email address is manevtozer@gmail.com
I live in Christchurch

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

rhomba23 — 2010-03-21 19:28:29Z

Alice,

I have a multitude of data on Stephen. Email me at rhomba23@hotmail.com and we can exchange all.

Kind regards

Richard Le Comte
Christchurch

Re: David COMTE 1803 London > AUS > NZL voyages??

kinnigit — 2010-03-20 19:29:50Z

Stephen married first Mary Ann King in Hobart (source Tasmanian Pioneers index 1993)
LE-COMTE Stephen Male Marr 27 KING Mary Anne 22 Hobart 7 Oct 1839 37 #173 or #123
this may be her who remarried:
LE-COMTE Mary Ann Female M A ALLEN Richard Francis A Spring Bay 8 Jun 1857 37 # 857

He was apparently going to David's house in Homerton when he took the locks see http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/html_units/1820s/t18290611-14... for the trial

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

alicestielow — 2010-03-20 09:06:32Z

I am interested in finding out more about stephen comte, born 1812, transported to Australia at age 16 for theft. I have some information about his transportation and life and descendants in Australia but would love to know more.
Alice Stielow
Hanmer Springs NZ

Re: David COMTE 1803 London > AUS > NZL voyages??

alicestielow — 2010-03-20 08:52:04Z

Stephen Comte, Born 1812, (Son of Henry Comte and Ann Booth,) Was living in Spitalfields, Transported to Australia for 7 years at the age of 16 for stealing ?two window locks?, married Anne Cook? then Mary Delaney (da. of John and Anne Delaney), His son Stephen Born 1848, Hobart married Catherine Tyrer (Swan), Their son also Stephen Born 1869, Fryerstown VIC married Annie White, Their daughter Mabel Comte Born 1899, Moama NSW, married Richard Sarre, Their daughter Joyce (Judy) married Alan Stielow. Alan and Judy died in a car accident in 1967 in Perth W.Australia. Sons Brett, Christopher, Richard(Rick) and Colin. Rick has three children, Leon, Gabrielle and Nicholas(my son also). Would love to know more about the Comte family and it's origins.

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

shirljones_1 — 2009-07-27 08:36:20Z

Hi Sue

How is everything going.

Thanks, Yes I have this information and I have actually found the grave site and have visited the funeral Director (yes they are still around) but they do not have documentation for this person. I am trying to establish if this is indeed my great grandfather by trying to find out the next of kin e.g his wife name. Apparently he died in kingseat hospital and you can't access the records. I am going to try and get his death certificate and hopefully it will have a next of kin on it.

Kind Regards

Shirley

Re: COMTE's of London

kinnigit — 2009-07-24 22:07:53Z

Charles is the son of David COMTE (1806-1890) and Louisa TUBB. See other posts or contact me for details.

David COMTE 1803 London > AUS > NZL voyages??

kinnigit — 2009-07-24 22:03:00Z

Mission possibly impossible is to find:

Voyage for David from England to New Zealand prior to 1841.
Return voyage for David to England prior to 1841
Voyage for David from England to Tasmania 1841-1844
Voyage for David and family (Eliza, David jnr and Mary Jane) Tasmania to Wellington 1848-50
**********

Here's the timeline:

Stephen Comte, brother to David, was convicted in 1829

http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/html_units/1820s

GUILTY . Aged 16.

Transported for Seven Years .

Cemetary reg. 226 Arrived 10-1-1830 Prince Regent.

FHC Tasmanian Pioneers Index 1993 Marriage
Surname Name Gender Event Age Spouse Surname Spouse name Spouse Age Registered place date
LE-COMTE Stephen Male 27 KING Mary Anne 22 Hobart 7 Oct 1839 37 #173 or #123

1841 Census David was living with the children from his first marriage to Louisa Tubb. Where was Louisa? Note that ages are rounded up or down so he was actually 35

Middlesex Christ Church Spitalfields > Mile End New Town > District 3
Pelham St Whitechapel Hundred of Ossulstone (Tower Division)
David Compte 30 (1811) Cabinet maker Born in Middlesex
Charles Comte 11 (1830) Born in Middlesex
Stephen Comte 10 (1831) Born in Middlesex
Lousia Comte 5 (1836) Born in Middlesex
Pheby Comte 5 (1836) Born in Middlesex

David was supposed to have been in New Zealand before 1840, so did he make two trips, maybe came down under for his brother's wedding and then back to England in time for the Census?
This is where I believe the myth of the David arriving in Wellington in 1840 on the Bengal Merchant arose ... 1841 he was in England for the census, 1844 married in Hobart. Was it a different David Le Comte?

http://shadowsoftime.co.nz/settlersd.html
A N A L P H A B E T I C A L L I S T O F T H E F O U N D E R S O F T H E B R I T I S H C O L O N Y O F N E W Z E A L A N D
Extracted from

`Brett's Historical Series: Early History of New Zealand,
From Earliest Times to 1840,' by R. A. A. Sherrin.
From 1840 to 1845,' by J. H. Wallace.
MDCCCXC.
Surname Initials/Names Ship Locality Year

LECKIE Wm. Bengal Merchant Wellington 1840
LE COMTE David . Wellington .
LE COMTE Rev. Mr. . Wellington .

David and Eliza were married in Hobart in 1844

FHC Tasmanian Pioneers Index 1993
Surname Name Gender Event Age Spouse Surname Spouse name Spouse Age Registered place date
BURKE Eliza Female M 21 COMTE David 28 Hobart 8 Apr 1844 37 #1079

Marriage Certificate:No 1079 On 8th April 1844 at St David’s church, Hobart. David Comte 28 years (so he was born ca 1816!), Cabinet Maker, Bachelor (signature box says Davie Comte) and Eliza Burke 21 years convict ex Waverley,

Children David Henry and Mary Jane born in Hobart 1846 and 1848 respectively.

Jury list 1850 has David Comte Cabinet Maker living at Nairn St, Wellington.

Birth of Henry (Moody Fletcher) Le Comte #50/85 Wellington 1850
No. 23 December 31 1850 Henry male Father David Le Comte, cabinet maker. Mother Eliza Le Comte formerly Bush,

NZ Gazette Entries
Name COMTE David Date 1852 Place Willis St Occupation Cabinet Maker
Source NZ Gazette 1852 Page 33 Record Type Jurors List

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

kinnigit — 2009-07-24 21:51:50Z

Your Stephen is the son of Henry (1782 - 1849) COMTE and Ann BOOTH mentioned in other posts. See http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/html_units/1820s/t18290409-79...
STEPHEN COMPTE, CHARLES WARNE,
theft : specified place, 9th April, 1829. for Stephen's trial.

Cheers Sue Knight
Prebbleton NZ

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

kinnigit — 2009-07-24 21:41:55Z

Another Sue here. Glad to hear from a Louisa Tubb descendant and also a Thomas Comte.

I thought Shirley had this, she may by now, I've just found this message board:
Margaret Mundy 1-Sep-2002 "I looked at the film of the Waikumete burial index cards. I
think that Shirley may have looked at this film but just in case, this is what was there."

LE COMPTE Steve
Occupation : Labourer Age 79
Late Residence : Kingseat Hospital
Date of Death: 18 Mar 1945
Date of Burial: 20 Mar 1945
Denomination: Anglician Block L Sect 8, Plot 109
Funeral Director: W R Battersby

And for ancestors of Henry and Ann:
Anthony COMPTE
b. 1700
& Rebecka
b. 1700
| William COMPTE
| b. 15 Dec 1728, Lincoln, England
| | Stephen COMTE
| | & Mary HEARSON
| | b. Sep 1752, Ewerby, Lincolnshire, England
| | m. 30 Sep 1774, Ewerby, Lincolnshire, England
| | | Stephen COMTE
| | | b. ca 1776, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England
| | | Henry COMTE
| | | b. ca 1782, Lincolnshire, England
| | | d. 1849, Whitechapel, London, England
| | | & Ann BOOTH
| | | b. 1791, Middlesex, England
| | | m. 5 Dec 1803, Stepney, Spitalfields Christ Church, London

I'm descended from Henry Moody Fletcher Le Comte, third child of David and Eliza (Burke). I've recently made contact with a descendant of HMF's sister Mary Jane (WILSON).

Cheers, Sue Knight
Prebbleton NZ

Re: Julius Comte of Toledo Ohio

egancm — 2009-06-23 00:13:54Z

Hello. Julius Comte of Toledo Ohio was my great-great grandfather. I am descended from his daughter Mary Catherine Comte. I'd be thrilled to share information!

-Cathy Egan

Re: Looking for Ruth Ann & Lisa Comte

vickicullins44 — 2009-06-08 00:28:44Z

hello ,my name is vicki cullins ,I understand Brian Hyde is looking for Ruth Comte and Lisa .I am the daughter of Ruth Comte and the sister of Lisa Covington Priest. I and my brother James Powers were from Ruth's first marriage. Ruth and Lisa are currently living in lodi California.
If Brian still wants to contact them .Then please contact Brian.

Mme & Mlle Comte teaching at a finishing school in Paris, 1931

joanna3301 — 2008-08-20 19:58:58Z

OK, now this is a long shot....does anyone know of a Madame Comte and Mlle Comte (mother and daughter?) who ran a finishing school at 14 Rue Cassini, Paris, in 1931?

I'm researching a diary kept by my grandmother who attended this French finishing school. She was taught by these ladies daily so I'd like to find out more about them.

Many thanks,
Joanna

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

shirljones_1 — 2007-02-27 09:34:10Z

Hi Keryn

Nice to hear from you. It is amazing how many descendants there are around the world butI suppose considering the size of the families they had you can see why. I am related through David and Eliza's son Stephen whose daughter Myrtle Le Comte was my grandmother (I never met her she died young (in her 40's)well before I was born. I wonder if you know why did Louisa Tubb and David Le Comte go separate ways. We are having problems at the moment trying to trace where Stephen (my great grandfather) is buried here in New Zealand we have been through church records etc but keep coming up empty handed so sometimes it can be very frustrating. Anyway thanks for the message.

Keep in touch
Shirley

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

hermykins — 2007-02-24 13:02:38Z

Hi Shirley and Sue ... Keryn here (Sue cyber-knows me) - I am descended from David LeComte when he was plain old David Comte and married to Louisa Tubb. As Sue said, there are lots of us tracing what I thought was going to be an impossible line when my grandmother said, "... and my mother was Lily Comte" ... and nobody really knew if it was Comte or LeComte ... and they swore it was French. Who knew it was plain, old Eastenders! Good on 'em! Incidentally ... even though my ancestor David (Le)Comte came to Australia - I am from his line with Louisa Tubb, so mine stayed there and it was actually my grandmother, Bessie Lynch, who came here ... and she NEVER knew there were already Comte descendants here. Sue, did we get any extra information here ... how are you and Richard going with your research? Big Comte Cousin hugs to you both!
Keryn.

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

2006-08-17 05:50:44Z

Hi Sue

Thanks for your reply. My mother has come to my place on holiday and has brought all her information so we will be spending the weekend putting all our information on the genereunited site family tree. I would love any information you are able to send to my email. Is there any information that you need? I hope you and Richard have good luck finding more family. I am keeping up the English side as I am married to a Yorkshireman.

all the best
Shirley

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

suecomte — 2006-08-16 17:59:48Z

Hi Shirley.
I'm doing fairly well here in the UK finding some of the Comte descendants who stayed behind with Henry and Ann (Booth), but I think the survival rate wasn't as high as in Australia and NZ!!
I have some information prior to Henry and Ann (not much so far, but Richard and I are on the case). If you are happy for me to do so, I'll send it to your home e.mail. Don't worry, there are plenty of us looking!!!!!
Sue.

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

2006-08-14 08:02:24Z

Sorry I put the wrong name on the message. Anyway thanks Sue for your message. As I was saying yes it is a very big family. Have you had much luck tracing your family? I have hit a wall with Henri Comte and Ann Booth but hopefully I can find the information.

Thanks again
Shirley

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

2006-08-14 07:54:16Z

Hi Sue

Thanks for your message. I'm starting to realise how big this family is. Mind you my grandmother (Myrtle Le Comte) had 9 children (one deceased when born) and Myrtle is one of 13 children. Her father is Stephen Le Comte son of David Le Comte and Eliza Burke.

Thanks again
Shirley

Re: LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

suecomte — 2006-08-13 17:01:58Z

Hi Shirley.
I'm descended one of the Comtes who stayed in England (this was Thomas Comte, brother of David (le) comte.
This is getting to be quite a big family now!!

Sue Comte.

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

2006-08-03 16:28:09Z

Shirley,

I also originate from the David and Eliza line. I have over 2500 names in my family tree. If you wish to contact me on my private email (rhomba23@hotmail.com) I can share information with you.

Best regards

Richard Le Comte

LE COMTE-LONDON>AUSTRALIA>NEW ZEALAND

shirljones_1 — 2006-08-03 06:31:19Z

I am searching for information on Henry Comte who married Ann Booth. They are the parents of David Le Comte who married Eliza Burke. Eliza was deported to Australia as a convict and married David in Australia. They eventually moved to New Zealand and settled in Akaroa, New Zealand. I would appreciate any information on Henry and Ann, their occupations, any information on their parents. I am a descendant of David Le Comte.

Shirley Jones
Whakatane, New Zealand

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

shirljones_1 — 2006-08-03 02:00:44Z

I have been researching for quite a while and have hit a brick wall regarding the Le Comte family. I am a descendant of David Le Comte and Eliza Burke. Their son Stephen married Susan Bishnell and had my grandmother Myrtle Le Comte. I would appreciate any information you have. There is a lot of conflicting information. Do you know David's parents names and any information that goes further back in England. I would love to get copies of births certifcates etc.

Thanks
Shirley Jones

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

suecomte — 2006-06-25 18:21:42Z

Hi Margie.
don't know if you got a reply to your message yet. There seems to be quite a few of us Comtes about. Stephen Comtes father was Henry Comte, and I'm descended from Henry as well via another son Thomas Comte (the English side!!!). Please contact me on my home e.mail if you want to get in touch for more information. Hope to hear from you.
Sue.

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

comtesearch — 2006-04-18 10:08:54Z

I am searching STEPHEN COMTE from England I don't have much detail. Only that he died in Fryerstown in 1867. He was married to Mary Delaney they had children Catherine, Stephen, Thomas, William and John.
I would love to here from anyone who has any info on them.
My maiden name is COMTE born to
Bernard COMTE & Marjorie
(Son of Harold COMTE & Eileen),
(Son of Stephen COMTE & Annie)
(Son of Stephen COMTE & Mary)
(Son of Stephen & Catherine)
(Son of ?
Regards,
Margie (COMTE) Creighton

Virginia F. Comte married Donald Ivan Buskirk

dljjkb — 2006-03-10 03:59:18Z

Trying to connect to the family of Ivan Harvey Buskirk and Helen Pauline Wilson. Their children are Emory, Donald, Orval, Neva and Ava .
Can anyone give me a correct spelling of Donald wife', Virginia. Some have the e and some have the a on the Comt-----e or a.
This Buskirk family are descendants from Louis and Belle Sophia Morgan Buskirk.
Thanks for any info. Joan

Re: COMTE's of London

tina11127 — 2006-01-31 00:47:34Z

Hi Sue,

Thanks very much for your reply. I've actually just started tracing this part of the family (as it is a distant relationship to me), but would be more than happy to share whatever information I have.

I will e-mail you direct with subject line COMTE.

Tina

Re: COMTE's of London

2006-01-30 20:38:48Z

Hi there.
my name is Sue Comte and I'm also tracing the Comte family tree.
I cannot say for sure that Charles Comte b. 1828/29 is directly related to my side, as I've yet to confirm the link. What I can say is that the Comte's I do know about were also born in London around the same area (I just have to try and find the connection).
I do have some info on your Charles. IF I have the right person, he married Mary Ann Whittaker on 31st August 1852. His father was Edward Comte.
I have a lot more info on other Comte's, but they may not be the correct one's. Perhaps we should swap more details......
Get back to me if you are interested.
Sue.

COMTE's of London

tina11127 — 2006-01-29 14:44:04Z

Hello all,

I'm trying to find the parents/siblings of Charles COMTE born c. 1828/29 in Stepney, London.

In 1851 he was age 22, Gun Maker (finisher), born Stepney and married to a Mary Ann Comte. They had two children an Elizabeth Comte age 1 born Stepney and a son David Comte age 4 months at census, born St. Lukes. Living in Mile End New Town, Stepney.

Thank you.

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

rhomba23 — 2005-09-30 00:35:46Z

Colleen,

I am a direct descendant of David Comte born 1807.

I have lots of information regarding the family. Please email me so that we can share information on the family.

Regards

Richard Le Comte

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

suecomte — 2005-09-15 19:37:38Z

Re: COMTE

2004-12-05 19:27:56Z

Hello Sue,
Thank you for your message. My grandfather reuben comte's
mother was also Mary so it appears to be the same family. I am not sure who his father was as Mary is a widow on the cencus forms.
I do have Comte cousins living in Southend but have only kept in touch with one family. My mother Ruby Davis (Comte )died last year, she was the last of the my Comte family.
Please keep in touch, thank you
Pat Franklyn , Auckland . New Zealand.
ropat @ xtra.co.nz

Re: COMTE

suecomte — 2004-12-05 16:27:39Z

Hi Collen and Pat.
I saw your message and am also looking for my Comte family.
I believe Reuben Comte was was grandfathers brother. My grandfather was Henry Comte and was born in 1879 in London, his mother was Mary and he also had a brother William and sister Amelia.
It would be great to hear any further information you may have and would be great to contact other Comte family members!!
Hope to hear soon,
Sue Comte. living in England.

Relatives of Louise (nee Comte) Barman

SURVEYMARTIN — 2004-09-22 04:54:32Z

I am looking for relatives of Louise Barman married to Francois, son of Xavier & Edwige (nee Martin) Barman.I have little on the Barman and only this on Comte

Re: COMTE- London>Australia

loopin — 2004-06-18 09:55:02Z

Hello Colleen,
I have been sent this web site from a lister on the Essex rootsweb. I, too am trying to find my Comtes.
My grandfather was Reuben George COMTE.Born 1875 in Bethnal Green, London & died in Essex in 1931.
He married Pauline ROESSLER & they had 3 children, Henry Prevost, George Reuben & Ruby Helen (my Mother).
Do these names ring any bells? I don't yet know who his parents were, still looking & hoping....
Regards, Pat Franklyn in Auckland. New Zealand

Looking for Ruth Ann & Lisa Comte

M_Brown — 2002-02-11 02:26:18Z

Brian Hyde is looking for his mother and sister his mother name is Ruth Ann Comte & Sister name is Lisa. His father name was Leslie Hyde. If anyone has any information it be appreciated. Thank you

Re: Comte from Berne, Switzerland

2001-12-23 08:33:15Z

In your 475, might you have a Joseph Comte, married to Louise Adler in IL in 1867? I am trying to fill in my Adler history. Joseph and Louise had 5 children: Will, Bert, Fred, Emma & Ella.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Re: Comte from Berne, Switzerland

2001-08-13 00:31:16Z

Great to hear from you! We are related! I have been able to get a little more information on Henri and Marie's (Simon) Comte's children from a new relative source this summer. When the Crowley connection came up and I was really intrigued because as a child I went to Gesu grade school with a Connie Crowley and was told she was a relative but had no clue how. Yes, I would love it if you could get the address of our Colorado Crowley relative. I have very little on that branch.
I also have very little on your branch. Anything you can send would be appreciated.

To date I have over 475 people on the Comte side going back to Berne Switzerland 1700's. I will be happy to send the information to you if you would like it.

You can reach me directly at kellerlkck@fuse.net

Look forward to hearing from you.

Carol Comte Keller

Re: Comte from Berne, Switzerland

2001-08-11 19:17:07Z

Carol:
I am the nephew of Mary Louise Cavalier Comte (Aunt Mame). She married Henry Comte on 30 Nov. 1905 in Oak Harbor, Ohio. At the time of her death in 1945, they lived on Parker Ave. in Toledo Ohio. I have spent many days at their home and knew them well. I do not have much information on the Comte Genealogy but have the Cavalier family going back to 1550 in France. One of their grand children ( surname Crowley) who lives in Colorado did some research on the Comte ancestry. I don't know how extensive it is. If you are interested, I will research his address and send it to you. Hope to hear from you.

Paul E. Cavalier
lecavalier@sprintmail.com

Comte from Berne, Switzerland

KELLERLKCK — 2001-06-24 20:34:01Z

Looking for relatives of
Francsios Comte (b.~1777 Courtetelle of Delmont, Canton of Berne Switzerland

SONS: Julius (9 sons daughter Toledo Ohio) Henri Comte ? Married Mary Louise Cavelier Oak Harbor Ohio

COMTE- London>Australia

2000-07-22 22:21:19Z

Looking for any information regarding Henry COMTE and Ann (nee BOOTH)and their children,
Ann b.1804, David b.1807, Henry b.1808, Stephen Phebe b.1812, Mary b.1816, Christiana b. 1816 or 1818 Thomas b.1818.
Their son Stephen was transported to Australia in 1830 and at the time of his arrest was working as an errand boy and whip maker in London.
ANY information on the above gratefully received.
TIA, Colleen

Julius Comte of Toledo Ohio

1999-12-29 15:52:14Z

I am putting together a current family tree
because we have grown so large I am missing quite a few links esp. after 1970.
Would like to update any history on Julius's brothers, sisters and previous history.